17th September 2018:
Green Skill Development Programme on “Sustain and Enhance Technical Knowledge in Solar Energy Systems”sponsored by Ministry of Environment Forest & Climate Change, Govt. of India, is being organised from 17th September, 2018 to 22nd Nov, 2018 (45 days) by ENVIS HUB, Department of Environment, Chandigarh Administration in collaboration with National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research, Chandigarh.
During this program, twenty two participants from different states across the country will be imparted skill development training on different technologies used for harnessing the solar energy as well as installation, operation and maintenance works involved in the various solar energy systems.
The 45 days skill development training programme has been inaugurated by Sh. Debendra Dalai, IFS, Director Environment, S & T and RE and CEO CREST, Chandigarh U.T. on 17th Sept, 2018 at 11:00 am at NITTR, Chandigarh. In his address, Sh. Debendra Dalai, Chief Guest of the function highlighted the importance of skill development of youths. He further elaborated on the importance of Green Skill Development with special emphasis on harnessing solar energy for posterity. The steps taken by Chandigarh administration for popularising the renewable energy were also highlighted by him.
The Guest of Honour Dr. Abdul Qayum, IFS, Deputy Conservator of Forest and Additional Director S & T and RE, stressed upon the need to reduce green house gas emissions through utilisation of solar energy technologies.
Dr SS Pattnaik , Director, NITTTR, Chandigarh enlightened about the key initiatives and innovative activities of the institute and also about the significance of practical skills for enhancing employability in solar energy sector.
Sh. Vivek Pandey, Scientist “SD” cum ENVIS Coordinator, Chandigarh Administration addressed regarding the role of solar energy systems for reducing carbon footprint and green energy interventions based potential employment areas. In his remarks, he highlighted major initiatives taken up by ENVIS Hub, Chandigarh and its contribution in national environmental protection and awareness.
Dr. Ashok Sharma, CEO Clean Tech Foundation, New Delhi highlighted benefits of Green Technologies and further possibilities in Green Skill development initiatives.
In the end, Professor Sanjay Sharma has explained the details about the program schedule and various facilities to be provided to the students during the course.
Dr. Poonam Syal, Assistant Professor from NITTTR Chandigarh concluded the inaugural program by presenting the vote of thanks and offering her best wishes to the participants.
